Quick Search
Ethyl methyl cellulose is a thickener, vegetable gum, foaming agent and emulsifier.
Ethyl methyl cellulose's E number is E465.
Chemically, Ethyl methyl cellulose is a derivative of cellulose with ethyl and methyl groups attached by ether linkages.
CAS Number: 9004-69-7
Synonyms: Methyl ethyl cellulose; Ethyl methyl ether of cellulose; E465; INS No. 465
Ethyl methyl cellulose can be prepared by treatment of cellulose with dimethyl sulfate and ethyl chloride in the presence of an alkali.
Ethyl methyl cellulose is a semi-synthetic, water-soluble polymer derived from plant cellulose.
Ethyl methyl cellulose acts as a versatile thickener, emulsifier, stabilizer, and film-former.
Because Ethyl methyl cellulose is non-toxic and indigestible, it is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
Semisynthetic food additive with emulsifying, stabilizing, thickening and foaming role, obtained from cellulose.
Ethyl methyl cellulose is also used as a substance-support for other food additives.
Ethyl methyl cellulose is insoluble and indigestible, having a detoxifying role for the digestive tract.
Ethyl methyl cellulose is an insoluble hygroscopic powder which is used in the quantities on the recipes in dairy products, in sweets, creams, emulsified fat spreads with or without flavors, sauces, snacks, ice creams, processed, preserved fruits and vegetables, meat products, fish, eggs, spices, soups, broths, salads, edible membranes, vegetable protein products, nutritional supplements, mustard, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, dietetic products etc.
